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Warm Up With A Milk Steamer - Your Body Would Love A Latte!

Most of us know that milk is high in calcium, which is important for bone health. Just one cup of milk provides one of the 3-A-Day of Dairy servings your body needs for stronger bones and overall health. But did you know that steamers and lattes also contain the following nutrients?

Nutrient Aids Our Bodies In: Amount found in milk
Protein
  • Building and repairing muscles
  • Optimizing recovery from injury
  • Providing energy for exercise
There is more protein in one cup of milk than the amount found in one egg.
Potassium
  • Regulation of body fluids
  • Maintaining proper blood pressure
One cup of milk has the same amount of potassium as in a banana or a glass of orange juice.
Vitamin D
  • Calcium absorption
  • Bone mineralization
Milk products are one of the few food sources containing Vitamin D.
Riboflavin
  • B-vitamin
  • Needed to convert food to energy
One glass of milk is a good source of riboflavin.
Carbohydrates
  • Fuel for the body
One cup of milk has about the same amount of calories as a slice of bread.
Water
  • Vital for keeping the body hydrated
One glass of milk is nearly 90 percent water.